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When the Powers Fall

Reconciliation in the Healing of Nations
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Repressive authoritarian regimes are falling and fragile new democracies are emerging around the globe. How are long-standing conflicts and deep divisions to be healed and enemies reconciled without breeding further injustices?

To answer this question, Walter Wink here applies his compelling analysis of "the Powers," as they appear in the New Testament, to the global scene. Surveying the wrenching religious and ethical dilemmas involved in transitions from despotism to democracy, Wink neatly summarizes key concepts from his Fortress Press trilogy on the Powers, including sections on "Jesus against Domination" and "Nonviolence." He then shows how central concepts in the teaching of Jesus can clarify true and false ideas of forgiveness and reconciliation and apology – without sacrificing justice. The personal, political, and geopolitical pertinence of Winks ideas shines in his discussion of specific situations in Africa and Latin America.

And what of the churches? "Jesus" proclamation of Gods domination – free order," Wink claims, "provides a framework for dealing with the role of the churches in helping nations move from autocracy to democracy. Far more is at stake than merely an orderly transition to a more representative form of governance: such moments in history open up to heavenly potentials. ... In such times, it is the vision of Gods domination-free order that prevents us from acquiescing to unworthy visions, or accepting political compromises as anything more than temporary pauses on the path to fuller justice."

Winks new work demonstrates the power, promise, and practicality of Jesus ethic of nonviolence for today.

Walter Wink was professor emeritus of biblical interpretation at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York City. He also taught at Union Theological Seminary. From 1989 to 1990, he was a Peace Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace. He authored several books, including the award-winning Fortress Press trilogy: Naming the Powers, Unmasking the Powers, and Engaging the Powers.

1. Against Domination The Reign of God Jesus against Domination Economic Equality Nonviolence 2. Reconciliation What Is Reconciliation? True and False Forgiveness Reconciliation as Process True and FAlse Reconciliation 3. Issues of Reconciliation Truth and Impunity The Place of Apology Toward Democracy . Notes Bibliography

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